Leil Selichot 3130 / סליחות 6890
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6890 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 3127 | 25 Elul 6887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3128 | 21 Elul 6888 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3129 | 21 Elul 6889 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3130 | 25 Elul 6890 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3131 | 20 Elul 6891 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3132 | 21 Elul 6892 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3133 | 23 Elul 6893 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3134 | 20 Elul 6894 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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